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Defender Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Defender books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Defender series? Start with "The Battle Begins" (1988) and follow publication order through all 12 books.
The complete Defender reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Battle Begins
1988
Killing Wedge
1988
Out of Control
1988
Decision Time
1988
Entrapment
1989
Escape
1989
Vengeance
1989
Justice Denied
1989
Death Grip
1989
The Good Fight
1990
The Challenge
1990
No Survivors
1990
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